Common name:Blue Lavandin, Provence Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula X intermedia 'Provence'
'Provence' has true lavender-colored flowers that are fragrant and excellent for cutting. It flowers in early June and has large, grey-green leaves. It reaches 2' tall.
Common name:Blue Star Creeper
Botanical name:Pratia pedunculata
Pratia pedunculata has bright green, nearly stemless, 1/4" leaves. In late spring and summer, tiny, star-shaped pale blue flowers appear on the tightly woven green "mat" of foliage. It prefers rich, well draining soil in full to part shade.
Common name:Border or Garden Penstemon
Botanical name:Penstemon hybrids selection
This perennial plant will reach 3' high and has medium-sized, glossy dark green leaves with red, pink, lavender or purple flowers that bloom in summer and fall. It needs a bit extra water in the summer and no water in the winter. Hummingbirds love the flowers. This plant is great for cut flowers and color borders.
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Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.